NFC Reader – µFR Classic

uFR Classic is a first model in Digital Logic’s uFR Series of NFC RFID readers writers. It is NFC Forum & RFID compatible contactless reader/writer which successfully implements ISO14443 A & B and ISO18092 standards on HF working frequency of 13.56 MHz.

This RFID device is genuine Digital Logic product, 100% designed, produced and programmed at company premises located in Serbia, Europe.

All models of uFR Series are using the same Soft development kit API and are totally compatible and interoperable in common set of functions.

GOAL

This RFID device is primarily intended for developing companies and individuals (professionals and hobbyist) for further application and turnkey solutions development. For that reason it comes with fully featured Software development kit package, which includes firmware, libraries, examples and documentation for various platforms, operating systems and developing environments. Regular upgrades (including fi rmware, libraries and API) are launched often and can be obtained by company’s website for FREE. All products has extended „Three year” warranty.

All mentioned facts combined with free extensive and fast responsive support give this product an outstanding position in this industry sector. of purposes from making and programming of contactless cards according to the demand of end users, through access control and logging to use in a various security systems.

This RFID device also has built in Crypto1® algorithm and secure non-volatile internal key memory storage for better security. Communication with host is provided by using USB 2.0 Full Speed compatible interface. Data transfer rates are limited from 9600 baud to 1 Mbaud, for integrity and security reasons. This NFC RFID Reader can also act as a serial interface device using FTDI’s Virtual COM port (VCP) drivers.

THIS MODEL IS ALSO AVAILABLE AS OEM PCB BOARD.

Audible (speaker) and 2 RGB LEDs visible indicators are built in and absolutely user controllable.

FIRMWARE

Firmware has a lot of built-in complex functions which can be called via libraries provided in API. Most of functions are written to make „life easier”, like:

Multiple NFC RFID readers on same host support

Whole set of commands for MIFARE® manipulation according to manufacturer’s specification

AES128 “on fly” hardware encryption built-in, which is the most important when working with complex DESFire security keys

AES128 encryption of files and keys in DESFire

Asynchronous sending of UID from RFID reader to host COM port when card is present; feature is user programmable and many more…

Main point about firmware is that all firmware functions can be called via communication protocol, too.

That fact moves usage of this device into other dimension, meaning that this NFC RFID reader can be used on almost any platform which has serial interface, by simply using communication protocol. So it can be freely used on PC, tablet, smart phone, embedded systems, Raspberry Pi, Beagle Board, MIPS boards, PLCs and other platforms.

Firmware is regularly updated with new versions which include new features, improvements and bugfixes, while preserving backward compatibility with older versions. That means your code is safe, there is no need for changes when new firmware comes out. All firmware upgrades are totally FREE and can be obtained through download section of company’s website.

Software development kit package

This NFC RFID Reader comes with fully featured Software development kit which consist of external libraries, software examples with source codes, documentation about API reference and communication protocol and some useful tools.

Libraries are cross-compiled for various platforms and regularly supported are Windows x86/x64, Linux x86/x64, Mac OSX x64, ARM and ARM HF. Other platforms can be supported as custom release, on customers demand, depending on existence of project or partnership relation.

Examples are divided in three stages according to complexity, with some new additions of NFC examples.

All examples are written for all major developing platforms and languages, like:

Java (and Java Applet example),

JavaScript (unique feature, convenient for PHP usage),

Lazarus,

Borland Delphi,

C++ Borland Builder,

Microsoft® Visual .NET family: C++, C#, VB

Other programming languages examples can be obtained on customer demand, , depending on existence of project or partnership relation.

Software package includes set of very useful applications intended for everyday use, like:

Application for programming and manipulation of NFC compliant like NTAG and MIFARE Ultralight®, with source code included.

Documentation contains fully explained API reference and communication protocol reference with real “hands-on” byte level examples for implementing communication protocol. However, API is much more comfortable and recommended way of implementation. Where not possible, implementation of communication protocol is very good alternative.

All libraries, software examples, tools and documents are regularly updated. They are totally FREE and can be obtained through download section of company’s website.

Our support team always provides quick response, usually not more than 24 hours, which also depends of complexity and question itself. Our support team always provides quick response, usually not more than 24 hours, which also depends of complexity and question itself.

We can also provide custom solutions based on each customer’s needs, so please free to contact us for any question or further help regarding your projects and implementation.

TYPICAL APPLICATIONS

Electronic payment systems

RFID Identification systems

Access control systems

Subscriber services

Banking systems

Digital content systems

Customer loyalty

Vending machines

Time & attendance

Machine work attendance

NFC cards and tags programming

NFC NDEF record management

Network access control

Inventory management

Login management

Automatic fare collection

Public transportation terminals

Cashless payment

Parking lot systems

Reception desks

Visitor attendance

Authentication and authorization

Libraries, museums, stadium events

Parking lot systems

Reception desks

Visitor attendance

Authentication and authorization

Libraries, museums, stadium events

FEATURES

Identity verification, data exchange & contactless transaction

Useful for binding device to soft license

Supporting multiple OS

USB compliant interface

Operating Frequency: 13.56MHz

Proximity read/write speed up to 424 kbps

Built-in antenna for contactless tag access, with reading distance of up to 80 mm